Faculty and staff celebrate milestone years of service and the Arch Award winners

Applauded for 50 years of service were Rick Carpenter, professor of Kinesiology, and Ethan Seidel, professor emeritus of Economics and Business Administration.

The 35-year celebrants were Claudia Bowen, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, Graduate and Professional Studies (GPS), and Christianna Leahy, professor of Political Science.

Henry Reiff, professor emeritus of Education, was recognized for 30 years of service.

Celebrating 25 years of service were Mona Kerby, L. Stanley Bowlesbey Chair in Education and Graduate and Professional Studies, and Deb Lemke, professor of Sociology.

Those recognized for 20 years of service were Rose Blizzard, academic secretary, Psychology; Barbara Clinton, executive assistant to the provost; David Duree, senior adjunct lecturer, Music; Michele Gribben, senior lecturer, Mathematics and Computer Science; Patti Hull, academic secretary, Music; Gay Jewell Love, adjunct internship supervisor, Education; Apollo Mian, professor, Physics; Louis Norbeck, graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Edmund O’Meally, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Cathy Orzolek-Kronner, professor, Social Work; and Terry Page, event scheduling manager, Conference & Auxiliary Services.

Recognized for 15 years of service were Amanda Blankenship, benefits and employment manager, Human Resources; Thomas Falkner, professor, Philosophy; Peter McCallum, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Steve Pearson, Joan Develin Coley Chair of Creative Expression and the Arts and professor of Art; and Phil Smith, director of athletic facilities and head softball coach, Intercollegiate Athletics.

The celebrants of 10 years of service were Jack Arnal, associate professor, Psychology; Ann Marie Blonkowski, adjunct internship advisor, Education; Marc Cohen, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Linda Crump, supervisor of school library media interns, GPS; Julie Develin, coordinator of human resources management, GPS; Kathleen England, graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Steven Findeisen, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Roderic Flowers, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Margaret Gaudino, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Kenneth Gill, supervisor of administrative interns, GPS; Wanda Grant, supervisor of administrative interns, GPS; Patricia Kelly, supervisor of administrative interns, GPS; Mahmuda Khatun, senior accountant, Administration and Finance; Mary Kobett, graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Lee Meiners, supervisor of administrative interns, GPS; Pamela Mesta, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Debra McQuaid, senior adjunct lecturer, American Sign Language; Colleen O’Donnell, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Nick Reider, senior adjunct lecturer, Music; Pamela Sobel, supervisor of administrative interns, GPS; and Diana Wollin, supervisor of administrative interns, GPS. 

Terry McAndrew, accountant in Financial Services, celebrated 35 years of service.

Those recognized for 30 years of service were Gregg Nibbelink, head athletic trainer and senior coach lecturer, Intercollegiate Athletics; Doug Patterson, lead electrician, Building Maintenance and Repair; Margaret Pfaff, lecturer/coordinator of curriculum and instruction, GPS; and Vicky Shaffer, vice president of institutional advancement.

25-year celebrants were Robin Armstrong, associate professor emerita, Music; Mary Bendel-Simso, professor, English; Becky Carpenter, professor, English; Kyle Engler, senior lecturer, Music; Linda Garber, acquisitions manager, Hoover Library; Julia Orza, associate professor, Education; and Josh Selzer, arts manager, Art.

Those applauded for 20 years of service were Jeff Marx, professor, Physics; Maggie McDevitt, professor, Psychology; Kevin McIntyre, Ethan A. Seidel Chair in Economics and Business Administration; Kim Seeley, assistant treasurer and director of financial planning and budget; Randi Shamer, director, Graduate and Professional Studies Operations and Student Services; and Jakub Zejmis, senior lecturer, History.

Celebrating 15 years of service were Timothy Anderson, senior adjunct lecturer, Music; Andy Barshinger, academic advisor, Howard County liaison, GPS; Darlene Burr, secretary, Teacher Professional Development Office and NCATE; Deborah Drown, graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Stephen Feeley, associate professor, History; Gail Hamilton, office manager, Registrar’s Office; Kathi Hill, visiting lecturer, Sociology; Linda Kephart, lecturer, Education; Rebecca Krage, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Michael Lingg, corporal, Campus Safety; Deborah Misiag, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Wendy Morris, dean of faculty; Wayne Perry, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Stephen Robertson, senior adjunct lecturer, Chemistry; Linda Semu, professor, Sociology; and Pat Tyler, bursar.

Applauded for 10 years of service were Robyn Allers, special liaison for community relations; Kim Baumgardner, assistant director of admission operations; Anouar Boukhars, associate professor, Political Science; Richard Brett, associate professor, Communication and Cinema; Roger Casey, president emeritus; Robin Dewey, director of institutional research and sponsored programs, Office of Academic Life; Mary Dietz, executive assistant to the vice president, Administration and Finance; Sandra Doggett, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Peggy Dumler, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Danielle DuPuis, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Michael Durso, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Barbara Ebaugh, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Kathy Edmondson, academic secretary, English; Tracy Fleming, academic secretary, Economics and Business Administration; Janel Fosnot, graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Sarah Lippy, lecturer, Psychology; Bryant Meckley, supervisor of administrative interns, GPS; Thomas McHugh, senior adjunct lecturer, English; Olga Reber, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; and Robin Townsend, coordinator of teacher professional development and adjunct lecturer, Education. 

Recognized for 40 years of service in 2021 are Dick Claycombe, professor emeritus, Economics and Business Administration; Linda Kirkpatrick, senior lecturer, Music; and David Kreider, senior lecturer emeritus, Music.

Roxane Brewer, cataloging and processing supervisor, Hoover Library, is celebrated for 35 years of service, and Glenn Caldwell, professor, Music, is celebrated for 30 years of service.

Those applauded for 25 years of service are Blair Cook, campus lock specialist, Building Maintenance and Repair; Lauren Dundes, professor, Sociology; Vera Jakoby, associate professor emerita, Philosophy; Robert Lemieux, associate professor, Communication and Cinema; Crystal Perry, assistant director of graduate enrollment management, Admissions; Marc Rasinsky, senior adjunct lecturer, Philosophy; Kathy Saghy, academic secretary, Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, and Sociology; and Tom Zirpoli, Laurence J. Adams endowed chair in Special Education, GPS.

Recognized for 20 years of service are Aaron Bartolain, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, Kinesiology; Jill Centofanti, executive director of admission operations and technology, Admissions; Suzy Dyer-Gear, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Jeff Hiestand, coordinator of aquatic programs and head swim coach, Intercollegiate Athletics; Stephanie Madsen, professor, Psychology; Stephen McCole, associate professor, Kinesiology; Gretchen McKay, professor, History and Art History; Scott Moyer, head men’s golf coach, Intercollegiate Athletics; Susan Scott, adjunct lecturer, Art; Jonathan Slade, professor, Communication and Cinema; and Liz Towle, dean of students.

Those celebrating 15 years of service are Alva Baker, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Tara Spicer-Bartolain, lecturer, Kinesiology; Bruce Bell, senior technologist, Information Technology; James Bigwood, senior adjunct lecturer, Communication and Cinema; Brenda Conley, senior adjunct faculty, Education; Peter Craig, associate professor, Chemistry; Kenny Ditto, manager, Printing and Mailing Services; Franklin Eastham, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Patricia Gibson, adjunct internship supervisor, Education; Debbie Green, administrative coordinator, Hoover Library; Colleen Jones, executive director, Advancement Services; Jonathan Joseph, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Julian Katz, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Margaret Kulow, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; William Neugebauer, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Melinda Niles, senior adjunct lecturer, Music; Carl Perkins, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Valerie Royer, temporary coordinator of conference, camp, and event scheduling, Conference and Auxiliary Services; Luke Stillson, director of athletic communication, Intercollegiate Athletics; and Jenefer Tirella, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS.

Applauded for 10 years of service are Linda Barkell, accounts payable manager, Financial Services; Crystal Becker, assistant manager, Copy Center; Christian Bouselli, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Christa Obriecht Binns, academic counselor, Student Accessibility and Support Services; Kerri Buckley, graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Stephen Chapin, senior adjunct lecturer, Economics and Business Administration; Melanie Conley, director, Student Accessibility and Support Services; Donna Denison, adjunct internship supervisor, Education; Cynthia Eckenrode, graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Robin Farinholt, graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Jenni Glennon, associate vice president for administration; Heidi Huber, director, Wellness Center; Jeffrey Hunt, fitness center desk attendant, Intercollegiate Athletics; Cheryl Knauer, director of public relations, Communications and Marketing; Gregory Kresslein, adjunct lecturer, Art; Julie Matheny, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Samantha Schlitzer, dispatcher, Campus Safety; Melissa Trevathan, senior online graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; Megan Whitehead, senior graduate adjunct lecturer, GPS; and Corey Wronski, associate professor, English.